Seth's Blog : The rock star conundrum

Forty years ago, the royalty of rock spent the night in a studio to record one of the fastest-selling singles of all time. The documentary of the event is just okay, but it's fascinating in how it shows us just how deep imposter syndrome lies. Only a ... [] [The rock star conundrum]( Forty years ago, the royalty of rock spent the night in a studio to record one of the fastest-selling singles of all time. The [documentary](feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/sethsblog/posts/~ of the event is just okay, but it’s fascinating in how it shows us just how deep imposter syndrome lies. Only a few stars seemed at all comfortable–Stevie Wonder and Diana Ross. On the other hand, Waylon Jennings felt excluded and stormed out halfway through. Huey Lewis said his legs were shaking. Some notable stars were too afraid to come at all. And Bob Dylan, the same guy who won the Nobel Prize, seems profoundly insecure the entire time, and it’s only when Stevie and Quincy Jones give him some reassurance that he’s finally able to sing at all. We’d like to believe that if we only had the adulation, market success, and fan support of superstars like these, then we’d finally be comfortable and able to do our best. In fact, it seems the opposite is true. Imposter syndrome shows up because we are imposters, imposters acting ‘as if’ in search of making something better. Perhaps the best plan is to show up and not walk out. [Add to Any]( [Add to FaceBook]( [Add to LinkedIn]( [Post to X.com](  • [Email to a friend]( rock star conundrum;15505904) • … You're getting this note because you subscribed to Seth Godin's blog. Don't want to get this email anymore? Click the link below to unsubscribe. [Safely Unsubscribe]( • [Archives](subscriberid=150530305&validate=6d3c0645f60c73f7130adcdf8dd69e3b&portal=1081591) • [Preferences]( • [Contact]( • [Subscribe]( • [Privacy]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Email subscriptions powered by [FeedBlitz®]() • [1800 Camden Road, Suite 107-258 • Charlotte, NC 28203, USA](